2 Samuel 2:19 meaning and explanation

and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit.

2 Samuel 2:19, Berean Standard Bible

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Asahel, brother of Joab and one of Zeruiah's three sons, was known for speed, described just before this verse as fleet like a gazelle. The setting is civil war after Saul's death: Abner, commander of Saul's army, had made Ish-bosheth rival king over Israel, while David reigned over Judah from Hebron.

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